using restore disks when you have added hardware to your system?

Sweed · 06-25-2006, 06:15 PM

Having some random lockups on the pc and want to use my restore disks to get a fresh start. I have never done this and was hoping someone could answer a question for me.

Since I've had the machine the only hardware I've added is a raedeon 9550 vid card and a gig RAM stick.

When I do the restore do I need to remove the vid card since the computer goes back to original settings and then install it again after the restore? Or can I do the restore with the card in place and run the raedeon card driver disk right after the restore?

I'm assuming leaving the RAM in won't make a difference at all.

Thanks,
Sweed

sovereignstar · 06-25-2006, 06:19 PM

You should be fine if you leave the video card inside. It might even detect it for you.

Sweed · 06-25-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar

You should be fine if you leave the video card inside. It might even detect it for you.

thanks I appreciate the answer. I wondered if that might be the case.

stevew · 06-25-2006, 07:55 PM

I think it's mainly just checking for the system bios. At least thats been my experience in the past.

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sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	You should be fine if you leave the video card inside. It might even detect it for you. Last edited by sovereignstar : 06-25-2006 at 06:19 PM.

06-25-2006, 07:55 PM	#4
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I think it's mainly just checking for the system bios. At least thats been my experience in the past.

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